Competition Law AdvisorySee the risk before you decide.
We advise companies on competition law risks arising from pricing, distribution, commercial agreements, mergers and acquisitions, and proceedings before the Turkish Competition Authority.
We combine more than 25 years of experience with industry knowledge, decision analysis and technology.
Our Approach
Competition law cannot be understood through legislation alone.
A sound competition law assessment requires an understanding of the market, the company's position, the commercial objective, relevant precedent and how the conduct operates in practice. KFD approaches each matter within that wider context.
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Focused expertise
Our work is concentrated on competition law and related regulatory matters. We adapt the legal and sector knowledge built over more than 25 years to the specific dynamics of each matter.
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Decision and data-led analysis
We examine Turkish Competition Board decisions, European Commission practice and EU case law together with contracts, communications, pricing, sales and market data where relevant.
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Commercially workable advice
Identifying a legal risk is only part of the task. Where possible, we assess alternative structures that allow the commercial objective to be pursued within an appropriate competition law framework.
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Technology-supported work
We use technology to support decision research, document review, data analysis and compliance processes. Technology is used to extend the scope and speed of legal analysis, not to replace legal judgment.
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Clear process, tangible output
We define scope, timing and expected deliverables at the outset. Our objective is to translate analysis into clear priorities, decisions and actions.
What We Do
We define the risk, compare the options and make the advice actionable.
- Define the risk.
- We examine the business model, commercial objective and relevant conduct to identify the issues that genuinely require competition law attention.
- Put the risk into context.
- We consider legislation, Turkish Competition Board precedent, EU practice, market conditions and the company's existing business practices together.
- Compare the options.
- Where possible, we go beyond a simple permitted/prohibited conclusion and compare alternative structures together with their legal and commercial implications.
- Turn analysis into action.
- We translate legal analysis into concrete outputs such as contractual amendments, process design, controls, defence strategy and implementation plans.
Competition Law Advisory Services
Support across the full lifecycle of a competition law issue.
We can assess risk before a commercial decision is implemented, review existing practices or support companies during proceedings before the Turkish Competition Authority.
Competition Risk Mapping
We review agreements, pricing practices, sales channels, competitor contacts and internal communications from a competition law perspective. Risks are classified and prioritised according to their significance and the need for intervention.
Typical outputs: Risk map Priority matrix Action plan
Specialist Competition Law Work
We also advise on more specialised and rapidly developing areas of competition law.
Labour Market Competition Risks
We assess no-poach arrangements, wage fixing, employee mobility restrictions and the exchange of HR-related information from a competition law perspective. Recruitment, compensation and employee mobility practices can also be reviewed as part of a broader risk assessment.
Dominance and Market Power
We assess market power, exclusivity, tying, exclusionary conduct, access restrictions and pricing practices. Particular attention is given to strategic commercial decisions taken by companies with strong market positions.
Commitments, Settlement and Leniency
We assess the legal, financial and strategic implications of procedural mechanisms such as commitments, settlement and leniency. The available options are compared in light of the facts and objectives of the case.
Internal Audit and Document Review
We review emails, presentations, agreements, dealer communications, meeting notes and internal reports for competition law sensitivities. The objective is to identify potentially problematic conduct and language before they develop into larger compliance or enforcement risks.
Digital Markets and Platform Strategies
We advise on software, platform markets, data access, algorithmic pricing, online marketplaces and digital distribution models. The analysis focuses on the relationship between growth strategy, platform conduct and competition law constraints.
Exemption and Negative Clearance Assessments
We assess cooperation agreements, distribution arrangements, supply agreements, joint projects, R&D, production and marketing arrangements. The analysis considers safe harbours, exemption conditions and whether a filing or formal assessment may be appropriate.
Sector experience
Competition law does not operate independently of the market. The same legal rule can produce very different practical implications depending on pricing structures, distribution systems, market concentration, supply chains and sector regulation. We therefore assess competition law issues together with the economic and commercial characteristics of the relevant industry.
Decisions · Tools · Insights
We do more than interpret competition law. We build the infrastructure around it.
KFD develops digital resources designed to make competition law decisions, data and recurring analytical tasks easier to access and use.
Decisions
We are developing a structured decision database designed to make Competition Board decisions easier to search by date, industry, subject matter, type of infringement and outcome.
Explore DecisionsComing soonTools
We develop practical tools for merger control turnover thresholds, administrative fine estimates, dawn raid preparedness and other recurring competition law tasks.
Explore ToolsInsights
We analyse Turkish Competition Board decisions, legislative developments and enforcement trends in Türkiye and Europe from a business perspective.
Explore Insights
Competition Law Advisory
Let's assess the issue together.
If you are considering a new commercial decision, facing a proceeding before the Turkish Competition Authority or reviewing an existing competition law risk, contact us to discuss the matter.
Ankara, Türkiye